WDW COVID-19 Operational Changes- Reservation System-Rope Drop Procedures

[CAPSLOCK]

Pete said something interesting on the Dis that I never really thought about.

25 percent capacity etc includes cast members also. Which brings it to what? Maybe 12-15 percent of actual guests allowed in?

But the typical capacity includes CMs too. So if they are allowed 50% capacity and intend to staff with 50% their normal CM complement, it doesn't effect the number of guests let in at all.

 

[ClapYourHands]

I can’t imagine the current quarantine order will stand as is. For one thing, Florida has already surpassed CT in cases (as have MA, CA, MI, IL, PA and TX).

NY, NJ and CT were just the first to be hit hard. I think we’re going to see numbers there decrease while numbers grow in other areas. If Florida is going to impose quarantine on travelers from other states, it’s going to be a constantly moving target.

And while I would like to think people will be honest, no one is going to track every traveler who enters FL, especially those who drive in.

 

[rteetz]

Pete said something interesting on the Dis that I never really thought about.

25 percent capacity etc includes cast members also. Which brings it to what? Maybe 12-15 percent of actual guests allowed in? I don't know how they make money like that

I like this whole process of guessing though. Keeps us busy during these crazy times.

No, not if the number of cast is also brought down. You aren't going to have 100% cast working with only 25% of your capacity of guests. You also don't have a 1:1 cast:guest ratio. So your guests will surely still be 20% or more of that number.

 

[Animal]

I have crowd anxiety and issues with claustrophobia. The lower crowds would make my vacation even that more relaxing.

Social distancing in general has reduced my anxiety symptoms. Depression symptoms? That's another story.

 

[Karin1984]

I don't get the people who say, Florida's (summer) weather is too hot to wear masks. Have you been to Shanghai in the summer? It is just as bad, and Hong Kong was worse.

The reason why they might not is because of what is happening in the US, I read an article about a guard at a store in Michagan getting shot over doing his job and not letting people in without a mask, in Oklahoma they reversed a mask-wearing policy because people starting to threat store staff.
If they decide against it, it is not because of the weather. They might give that as the reason to be politically correct, but I doubt it will be true.

 

[AquaDame]

We rented a DVC stay for early October back in November before this whole thing went down so we are somewhat locked into going at this point. I'd hate to think if we end up going that we wouldn't be able to get a reservation for a park while we're there - we have an onsite stay and park tickets for those days. I get the sinking suspicion Disney has already far oversold the days beyond 25%... this will be very interesting.

My city has figured out continuing to run transit for our citizens so I would think Disney could too. Maybe I SHOULD rent a car for our whole stay instead of just the end when we head out on the road trip portion though... decisions decisions!

 

[AquaDame]

I don't get the people who say, Florida's (summer) weather is too hot to wear masks. Have you been to Shanghai in the summer? It is just as bad, and Hong Kong was worse.

The reason why they might not is because of what is happening in the US, I read an article about a guard at a store in Michagan getting shot over doing his job and not letting people in without a mask, in Oklahoma they reversed a mask-wearing policy because people starting to threat store staff.
If they decide against it, it is not because of the weather. They might give that as the reason to be politically correct, but I doubt it will be true.

Isn't that awful? He did die from the wound also. I think if anything it would just be the cultural difference of us not being used to it (even if the majority of us are putting up with it briefly). I can't imagine trying to wear a mask while enjoying Food and Wine either... HK and Shanghai are I think still mostly local visitors who are used to the weather. A Floridian family can handle the heat much better than this Oregon wimp.

 

[Disneytrippin']

The AP reservation thing makes me very nervous. For our July trip, one of us has a dated ticket, but the other two have APs.

Can't you upgrade your ticket? I know if you decide to get an AP you can upgrade your ticket and pay the difference. Same with adding days or extras like park hopping and water parks. This can be done by calling. If its dated maybe you could even get it extended since you cannot use it now.

 

[maccagerl]

I can see them requiring masks in certain attractions- like the meet and greets, the sit down theater attractions, the holding area in HM - or maybe they will ditch that and you’ll go strAight to the ride.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Having seen other threads spiral into an endless Great Mask Debate of 2020, let’s not go there here. We could go on for hundreds of pages on the topic alone. If you would like to discuss, please start another thread.

Thank you.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Something to watch for today or sometime soon is if we start seeing reports of TAs notified and/or emails going out for the next round of ‘official’ cancellations, which would be for guests with check in dates from 5/24-5/30. Although remember not everyone will get an email - it has been inconsistent as often is the case with Disney communications.

 

[Have3Kids&aHusband]

I was able to finalize my family's magic band order yesterday for our July trip. A few days ago the message of not placing orders was gone but I still couldn't access the color bands we had chosen months ago but didn't finalize on case the kids wanted to change their color. My family and I see that as a positive sign. We lost my husband's mom due to corona virus complications at the beginning of April and my mom 6 months before that. Our family needs something to look forward to.

 

[C&Jx2]

I was able to finalize my family's magic band order yesterday for our July trip. A few days ago the message of not placing orders was gone but I still couldn't access the color bands we had chosen months ago but didn't finalize on case the kids wanted to change their color. My family and I see that as a positive sign. We lost my husband's mom due to corona virus complications at the beginning of April and my mom 6 months before that. Our family needs something to look forward to.

I’m sorry for your family’s loss. Yes! You do all deserve a break!

 

[Karin1984]

Disneyland Paris has released all reservations till 14 July (national holiday in France) are cancelled and also the reopening of Hotel New York in the New Marvel rebranding will be delayed.

 

[MMSM]

I can’t imagine the current quarantine order will stand as is. For one thing, Florida has already surpassed CT in cases (as have MA, CA, MI, IL, PA and TX).

NY, NJ and CT were just the first to be hit hard. I think we’re going to see numbers there decrease while numbers grow in other areas. If Florida is going to impose quarantine on travelers from other states, it’s going to be a constantly moving target.

And while I would like to think people will be honest, no one is going to track every traveler who enters FL, especially those who drive in.

We had a trip for April which was cancelled. I rented points and needed to reschedule for end of June. I am nowhere near NYC and like OP said NY is in better shape than other places. If quarantine still exists there will be “creative” ways to enter Florida. My husbands family has a place up north near 1000 islands. MANY Floridians are now here for the summer. If governor was this worried he would restrict both ways. I also heard that those who have vacation rentals have to book 30 days to renters in month of May. Yet vacation rentals through hotels can book. I feel bad for those who have vacation rentals to book right now.

 

[yulilin3]

We had a trip for April which was cancelled. I rented points and needed to reschedule for end of June. I am nowhere near NYC and like OP said NY is in better shape than other places. If quarantine still exists there will be “creative” ways to enter Florida. My husbands family has a place up north near 1000 islands. MANY Floridians are now here for the summer. If governor was this worried he would restrict both ways. I also heard that those who have vacation rentals have to book 30 days to renters in month of May. Yet vacation rentals through hotels can book. I feel bad for those who have vacation rentals to book right now.

you can enter Florida without a problem, the only thing is that the executive order states you must self isolate. I honestly don't see the order staying in place after this phase unless there's a huge uptick in whatever numbers the government is looking at from those states
I'm not sure what you mean by restricting both ways

 

[cakebaker]

I'm not sure what you mean by restricting both ways

If you're a Florida resident and you travel to one of the restricted states, are you required to self quarantine once re-entering the state?I think that's what she meant and it's the question I have too!

 

[yulilin3]

If you're a Florida resident and you travel to one of the restricted states, are you required to self quarantine once re-entering the state?I think that's what she meant and it's the question I have too!

ah, yes you are required to self isolate when coming from one of those states.
The Governor has explained that the order came because as soon as NY was given the order to stay in place a lot of people booked flights and came to Florida, most of them came to south florida where they had family and then we saw an uptick in Florida numbers, so that's why he decided to give the order.

 

[yulilin3]

For those still interested, the Orange County Task Force will meet today at 2pm
https://www.orangecountyfl.net/EconomicDevelopment/EconomicRecoveryTaskForce.aspx#.XrKy8qhKiM8

 

[GADisneyDad14]

This has been posted/reported already, but I find it mildly interesting/useful to really read/absorb Shanghai's operations release from yesterday as it is relatively detailed on a few key operational items: https://shcorporate.shanghaidisneyr...eopens-with-Controlled-Capacity-on-May-11.pdf

Of course, Chapek made it very clear on the call yesterday that procedures may not be the same across other parks so anything here has limited use until WDW makes any announcements. There are obviously wide cultural, demographic, and government regulatory differences between the parks, not to mention ticket systems, FP systems, number of parks/hotels, etc.

But I do find aspects such as the formal identification of the initial opening as the "Advanced Reservation Period" interesting. Date-based tickets and AP reservations are required during this time. They will also extend the validity period of Shanghai DL APs through the end of this Advanced Reservation Period, not just the end of the closure period - a favorable detail for AP holders.

Just to keep tabs on some numbers, if I have my dates right...

• Shanghai Disneyland's closure will clock in at 108 days. They did open parts of Disneytown (an adjacent retail district) and the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel on a limited basis in early March, so 45'ish days into their closure.
• Shanghai Disneyland made their announcement 5/6 for a 5/11 opening, so 5 days advance notice
• WDW has now been closed 52 days.

Anyway - more sitting and waiting on WDW seems in order. Although my guess/speculation is we'll ultimately see similar short'ish notice periods here as well (probably on purpose).